THE number of overdose deaths in the Southern Grampians in 2021 remained steady while Victoria saw an overall decline according to data released last week by the Coroners Court of Victoria.

WITH decades of well-satisfied furniture customers to reflect back on, Hamilton Furnishing Company’s David Hayes recently retired – well sort of – from the long-standing business.

PORT Fairy Football Netball Club is not taking its tough 2022 Hampden Football Netball League season lying down, gathering the community for an information session earlier in the week.

TO meet the needs of increased garden waste brought on by the spring weather, the Southern Grampians Shire Council Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside service will move to a weekly collection for residents starting next week.

FROM crutching sheep to motorbike racing in Europe, Macarthur’s Lachlan Hill has made a successful international debut by winning two classic 250cc events at the famous Red Bull Ring track in Austria last weekend.

WHETHER it be hosting talent from places far and wide or exhibiting the splendour of Hamilton’s local performers and artists, the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is regarded as a hub for the local community and surrounding areas to access and indulge in rich cultural experiences.

FINALISTS for the highly anticipated Southern Grampians Shire Council 2022 Business Awards have been revealed.

LOCALS featured heavily in the Mininera and District Netball Association Best and Fairest awards on Wednesday night.

THE Friends of Hamilton Botanic Gardens will hold their 2022 Annual General Meeting next week with guest speaker, Michele Adler.

THE State Government has encouraged every Victorian family to enrol their child into the new Free Kinder program for 2023.